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How To Plant and Care for Rhododendrons

It's hard to resist growing flowering rhododendrons when you see them in bloom in the spring. But do you have...


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Should I Rotate Crops in My Vegetable Garden?

Crop rotation in your vegetable garden sounds like a lot of work. But it's actually an easy practice to follow.


What Is Winter Sowing?

Using commonly recycled containers and a few hardy seeds, you can make your own mini greenhouses


If Your Indoor Plant Has Water Droplets On Its Leaves, This Is What It Means

Deciphering those drippy leaves is easier than you might think and reveals the secret to healthy, happy plants.


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The 10 Best Plants for an Indoor Herb Garden

Once you have success with a few easy-to-grow indoor herbs, you'll start looking for more to grow and cook with!


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Indoor Herb Garden Ideas and Inspiration

Get inspired to keep fresh herbs always within reach with these beautiful and creative indoor herb garden ideas!


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What Is a Plant Hardiness Zone and How Do I Find Mine?

Learning your Plant Hardiness Zone will help you choose plants that will grow well in your garden and avoid those...


How To Winterize Rose Bushes

Do all roses need to be winterized? Thankfully no, but a few types of roses may require some protection to...

How to Keep Mums Alive Longer With a Simple Hack

You might think mums are only a fall flower, but you're mistaken. Discover how to keep mums alive longer through...


Pro Tips For Estimating How Many Plants You Need

Estimating how many plants you'll need for your containers and garden beds isn't an exact science, but you'll come close...


14 Best Christmas Plants and Flowers for the Holiday Season

Decorating with Christmas plants and flowers is a great holiday tradition to start or continue in your home.


How To Grow and Care for Pansies

Can you plant pansies in the fall? Yes! They love the cooler temperatures of fall and spring. And you may...


How To Winterize Strawberry Plants

Wonder why they call them STRAWberries? It has to do with how to winterize strawberry plants and the best layer...


How To Winterize Hydrangeas

Depending on the type you have and where you garden, you may not have to do much. Read on to...


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10 Easiest Plants To Overwinter

Overwintering tender annuals and tropical plants is a great way to keep your favorites from one season to the next.


What Are Cover Crops and Should You Plant Them Now?

Bare ground in the garden is an invitation for weeds and other soil problems to take over. Protect your garden...


Tips for Planting Roses in Your Garden

Novice gardeners are often reluctant to plant roses. The truth is, roses are no more difficult to plant than any...

10 Plants That Look Like They Were Created By Dr. Seuss

When you tire of growing common plants, it's time to pick some new ones from this list of fun, whimsical...


Should You Be Bottom Watering Plants?

How's your houseplant collection doing? If you love the plants but hate to (or forget to) water them, check out...


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How to Build a Shed: 2011 Garden Shed

Want to build this stellar storage shed? The full project plans are available...


Is Coleus an Annual or Perennial?

Bring the tropics to your summer landscape with coleus and enjoy some of the prettiest leaves in the plant world.


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What Your Hydrangeas Can Tell You About Your Soil

Hydrangeas are beautiful perennials that come in a variety of hues. But did you know their color can give you...


Is Celosia a Perennial?

I love seeing colorful celosia in fall-themed container gardens. But if it's planted in the ground, is celosia a perennial?...

How To Grow and Care for Celosia

If you haven't grown celosia, you're missing out on some unique and interesting flowers. Here's what to know about celosia...


How To Care for Mums

Mums aren't just for containers. You can grow them in the ground too. And, with a little bit of care,...


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Make a Tiny Oasis in Your Backyard with the Coolaroo Shade Sail

Here's an easy and inexpensive way to throw some shade in your yard or campsite.


Tips for Planting and Caring for Daylilies

Make room for daylilies in your garden. They're easy to grow! What's hard about them is choosing which of the...


Does This Hack for Cloning Succulents Actually Work?

Low-maintenance, cheerful and easy-to-cultivate succulents need lots of light but little else. We tried this TikTok hack with a water...


10 Tips for Planting Bulbs

Learn how to plant bulbs in the fall so you're sure to enjoy their colorful blooms in the spring. We'll...